Achievement support assistant - inclusion & attendance

St Richard’s VC Academy are looking to appoint an outstanding, enthusiastic and highly motivated inclusion and attendance support assistant to join our dedicated team.

You will

Support the Operational Designated Safeguarding Officer in implementing the schools Attendance Policy and improving the attendance of students. Work with identified students whose attendance is a barrier to their performance. Hold an ELSA qualification (desirable) to support vulnerable children. Record, monitor and report on attendance data and support in classroom and at break times as directed.

Ideal Candidate

• Can establish productive working relationships with children, acting as a role model and setting high expectations.
• Is confident establishing relationships with families and being a supportive presence in their lives.
• Is kind, caring, energetic, and enthusiastic.
• Encourages pupils to interact with others and engage all children in learning activities led by the teacher.
• Has excellent communication and interpersonal skills and enjoys working within a supportive team.
• Is well organised, flexible and creative.
• Is willing to participate fully in ensuring inclusion of all children.
• Uses initiative to ensure the best possible support for pupils and families and is keen to continue professional development.

What We Offer

A school committed to developing each child as an individual to their full potential, happy children who are eager to learn, a commitment to quality professional development for all, and the opportunity to join a forward‑thinking, supportive and caring team.

Benefits

• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Access to Trust gym at St Mary’s College
• Discounted local leisure and sports facilities
• Employee assistance programme, counselling, and wellbeing support
• Free on‑site parking
• Ongoing training and professional development opportunities
• Pension Scheme with employee contributions
• Shared Cost AVC Scheme for tax‑efficient pension savings
• Free access to My Money Matters financial wellbeing platform
• Optional contributory healthcare scheme

We are committed to meeting the needs of our diverse community and aim to have a workforce reflecting this diversity. We are also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We have a robust child protection policy and all staff will receive training relevant to their role at induction and throughout employment at the school. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

The Trust is an equal opportunities employer.